Places And Travel
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Queensland This Year start with the Great Barrier Reef and take in the world's largest sand island and longest lava tubes.
9 Great Road Trips to Take in The Rockies
Icefields Parkway, Beartooth Highway, Trail Ridge Road, and six more Rocky Mountain drives, with mileage, passes, and seasonal windows.
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America
The Longest Highway Without A Gas Station In America is Alaska's Dalton Highway, where 239 miles separate the pumps at Coldfoot from those at Deadhorse.
8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Washington
From the ferry docks of Anacortes to the brick storefronts of Walla Walla, they show just how much variety exists across Washington’s small towns.
This Oregon Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Oregon’s King of Roads threads past thundering waterfalls and cliffside overlooks on a gorge drive built to astonish from start to finish.
8 Best Towns In Hawaii To Retire Comfortably
Discover 9 affordable Hawaiian towns perfect for retirement, offering natural beauty, community charm, and access to healthcare and local attractions.
This Quiet Utah City Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Salt Lake City is an underrated haven for nature lovers, with 100-acre gardens, the historic Tracy Aviary, mountain trails, and Great Salt Lake birding.
10 Ideal California Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Discover 10 scenic California destinations perfect for 3-day getaways, from coastal towns to wine country and redwood forests.
The National Forests With The Most Black Bears
Across the US, forests like the Tongass, Shasta-Trinity, and Superior support some of North America’s densest, most productive black bear populations.
The Highest Interstate Highway In America
The highest point on America's Interstate system isn't a mountain pass, it's a tunnel. Meet Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,158 feet, where your car gasps for air.
10 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In The Southern United States
Skip the postcard. These 10 Southern downtown streetscapes pair pretty storefronts with forts, waterfalls, and reasons to linger all day.
2026's 10 Most Scenic British Columbia Towns
From the world's longest frozen skating trail to desert vineyards, meet 10 British Columbia towns where a single landscape shapes the whole community.
The Longest Pedestrian Bridges In The United States
The longest pedestrian bridges in the United States, from New York's Walkway Over the Hudson to Virginia's High Bridge and Nashville's Seigenthaler.
The Trees That Can Clone Themselves Into A Forest
Meet the trees that clone themselves into entire forests, from Utah's Pando aspen to the record-setting banyan figs of southern India.
5 Tick Infested Areas In California's Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada, California, tick hotspots stretch from Folsom Lake to Sequoia National Forest; learn Lyme disease data and prevention tips for hikers.
12 Most Overlooked Virginia Towns For 2026
Overlooked Virginia towns like Saltville, Farmville, and Big Stone Gap trade crowds for salt marshes, rail trails, and bluegrass in 2026.
The Oldest Factories Still Running In America
The oldest factories still running in America, from Crane Currency (1801) and Yuengling to Martin Guitar, Steinway, Tabasco, and Lodge Cast Iron.
7 Best Towns In Maryland For A Two-Day Recharge
Towns such as Chesapeake City and St. Michaels offer visitors a welcome reprieve from the stresses of everyday life, perfect for a two-day recharge.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Idaho
Idaho’s most memorable towns pair alpine lakes and mining history with ski slopes, hot springs, and wineries beside wild rivers.
7 Cute Small Town Drives In New Jersey
Discover seven short New Jersey road trips that pack small-town character, scenic landscapes, and memorable stops into drives of 30 minutes or less.
How Many Cities Sit On The Mississippi River
There are 124 cities and towns on the Mississippi River, and not one of them has a million people. How they break down along the river, and why none got big.
9 Prettiest Downtown Strips In Colorado
Discover the prettiest downtown strips in Colorado, from Creede to Telluride, where historic Main Streets mix shops, galleries, and mountain views.
9 Cute Small Town Drives In Texas
Plan easy Texas road trips through small towns, historic sites, swimming holes, and wide-open landscapes made for a memorable weekend.
9 Best Towns In Minnesota For A Two-Day Recharge
Discover these charming Minnesota towns that are perfect for a weekend getaway, from lakeside art hubs to historic streets and scenic outdoor escapes.
The First Public Parks Built In America
Boston Common has been public land since 1634 and people still cross it daily. The first public parks built in America, and how many are still parks today.
This Is Michigan's Quirkiest Little Town
Visit Frankenmuth in Michigan to get a slice of Germany. The town embraces its heritage in various fun and fascinating ways.
8 Stress-Free Maritimes Towns For A Weekend Retreat
These stress-free towns across the Maritimes offer coastal trails, historic sites, quiet beaches, and welcoming places to stay.
What An Independent City Actually Is
There are both pros and cons to attaining a "city" designation. But to understand what they are, it's important to know what an independent city actually is.
7 Most Walkable Town Centers In Maine
Discover the most walkable main streets and town centers of the New England state of Maine on the beautiful Atlantic coast.
6 Most Shark Infested Beaches In North Carolina
Learn which North Carolina beaches report the most shark bites, why sharks approach the coast, and how swimmers can reduce their risk.
8 Ideal Rhode Island Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Plan a three-day Rhode Island getaway with coastal towns, historic hotels, and seafood restaurants near beaches and scenic island escapes.
The National Park With Lava Tubes
Beneath Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, ancient lava rivers left behind vast underground tubes, including one of the longest cave systems on Earth.
The Oldest Numbered Highways In The United States
Highways revolutionized how Americans travel. But some have been around much longer than others. Here are the oldest highways in the country.
9 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Italy
Welcoming towns in Italy offer historic streets, lively festivals, and coastal scenery, plus a relaxed setting for retirement.
Britain’s Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It’s Free
Britain's Own Bayeux Tapestry Is in Reading, and It's Free. A full-size Victorian replica of the famous embroidery, with no ticket or queue.
Where People Are Moving To In Northern Ireland In 2026
Migration drove more than three-quarters of Northern Ireland's population growth. Here are the seven districts gaining residents fastest, and why.
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Tasmania This Year
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Tasmania This Year, from Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain to the Bay of Fires, Russell Falls, and Hastings Caves.
How Old Is The Average American Forest?
America’s forests look ancient, but much of today’s tree cover is surprisingly young, rebuilt after logging, fire, and decades of regrowth.
The Forests Growing On Old Lava Flows
Discover how forests reclaim lava flows across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, from ancient tree casts to vegetation just starting to take hold.
How Many Counties Are There In The United States?
The US has 3,007 counties, but Louisiana parishes, Alaska boroughs, Virginia independent cities and Puerto Rico municipios change the count.